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Chlorodiphenyl (42% chlorine)  

French name in the regulation: Biphényles polychlorés (42% Cl)
CAS : 53469-21-9
Synonyms: Diphényle chloré, 42% de chlore; Polychlorobiphényles (PCB)

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 1 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C2 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposure Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Chlorodiphenyl (42% chlorine)

Analysis:

Biphényles polychlorés Totaux

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5503
Sampling device: SKC FLT225-16 glass fiber filter in series with an SKC ST226-39 Florisil tube
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,05-0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 40 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: Contact the IRSST before sampling. The results are expressed as total PCB.
Principle: Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
Remarks: DDT, DDE, chlorinated pesticides and sulfur compounds of petroleum products may cause interferences.
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods. 4th ed. Method 5503 : Polychlorobiphenyls. NIOSH, 1994.